Nelson Mandela's Inauguration and Legacy

The transcript covers Nelson Mandela's inauguration as South Africa's first non-racial government leader, highlighting the significance of the event and Mandela's vision for a free and democratic nation. It reflects on the historical context of apartheid, the sacrifices made by African patriots, and Mandela's personal journey from oppression to freedom. Mandela emphasizes the importance of courage, humanity, and the need for both oppressors and oppressed to be liberated. The narrative concludes with a call for unity and the triumph of freedom over fear.

Who was inaugurated as the leader of the new democratic government in South Africa?

• Oliver Tambo

• Nelson Mandela

• Frederik de Klerk

• Walter Sisulu

Where did the inauguration ceremony of Nelson Mandela take place?

• Durban Convention Center

• Sandstone Amphitheatre

• Johannesburg City Hall

• Cape Town Stadium

What did Mandela pledge during his inauguration?

• To abolish the constitution

• To increase military power

• To establish a monarchy

• To uphold the constitution and serve the people

What was the significance of the military display during the inauguration?

• To show military strength

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To demonstrate loyalty to democracy

• To intimidate other nations

Which two national anthems were sung during the inauguration?

• Advance Australia Fair and Jana Gana Mana

• Nkosi Sikelele Afrika and Di Stem

• God Save the Queen and La Marseillaise

• The Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada

What system did the white-skinned people of South Africa establish in the early 20th century?

• A system of racial equality

• A system of economic prosperity

• A system of political neutrality

• A system of racial domination

Who were some of the leaders produced by the decades of oppression in South Africa?

• Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

• Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu

• Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

According to Mandela, what is the true meaning of courage?

• The absence of fear

• The triumph over fear

• The acceptance of fear

• The denial of fear

What did Mandela realize about his freedom as he grew older?

• It was unnecessary

• It was guaranteed

• It was an illusion

• It was limitless

What transformation did Mandela undergo due to his desire for freedom?

• From a law-abiding person to a criminal

• From a criminal to a law-abiding person

• From a soldier to a pacifist

• From a politician to a businessman